Contradictions in the Bible
- The genealogy of Christ :
- In the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 1:1-16), Jesus' lineage is stated to pass through Solomon, the son of David .
- In the Gospel of Luke (Luke 3:23-38), the lineage is mentioned through Nathan, the son of David .
- The birth of Jesus :
- In the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 1:18-25), the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem is mentioned, along with the visit of the Magi .
- In the Gospel of Luke (Luke 2:1-7), he mentions further details of Jesus' birth, including the Roman census and the visit of the shepherds .
- Jesus' life in Egypt :
- In the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 2:13-15), Jesus fled to Egypt after Herod attempted to kill the children .
- In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus' flight to Egypt is not mentioned .
- The experience of Jesus :
- In the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 4:1-11), three temptations of Jesus in the wilderness are mentioned .
- In the Gospel of Luke (Luke 4:1-13), the arrangements of events are different .
- Teaching about prayer :
- In the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 6:9-13), the “Our Father in Heaven” prayer is taught as part of the Sermon on the Mount .
- In the Gospel of Luke (Luke 11:2-4), the same prayer is taught but in a slightly different way .
- The concept of the kingdom :
- In the Gospel of Matthew, there is a lot of talk about the “kingdom of heaven .”
- In the Gospel of Mark, it focuses on the "kingdom of God ."
- Miracles of healing :
- In the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 8:1-4), Jesus heals a leper .
- In the Gospel of Luke (Luke 5:12-14), the miracle is told in a different way with multiple interactions .
- History of the Crucifixion :
- In the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 27:45-46), Jesus says, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? ”
- In the Gospel of Mark (Mark 15:34), he says the same thing, but in the Gospel of Luke (Luke 23:46), Jesus says: “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit .”
- Prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane :
- In the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 26:36-46), Jesus prays with the disciples three times .
- In the Gospel of Luke (Luke 22:39-46), Jesus prays differently and speaks of the sweat as “drops of blood .”
- The end of Christ :
- In the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 28:1-10), the tomb is open, and the angel tells the women of Jesus' resurrection .
- In the Gospel of Mark (Mark 16:1-8), the tomb is also open, but the description of the angel telling the women is different .
- Events after the resurrection :
- In the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 28:16-20), Jesus appears to the disciples in Galilee and gives them a mission .
- In the Gospel of Luke (Luke 24:36-49), post-resurrection events in Jerusalem are shown .
- Jesus' appearance after the resurrection :
- In the Gospel of John (John 19:20-23), Jesus appears to his disciples in the upper room and gives them the Holy Spirit .
- In the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 28:16-20), Jesus appears in Galilee after the resurrection .
- Of course! Here are some of the contradictions that are sometimes mentioned in critical discussions of the Bible, in a style similar to that attributed to the Indian writer "Zidni"—that is, in a direct, clear, and textual comparison-based manner :
1. Who saw Jesus first after his resurrection?
- according to Matthew 28:1-9 : “Mary Magdalene and the other Mary” saw Jesus first .
- As for John 20:14-17 : “Mary Magdalene alone” saw him first .
2. How many women went to the grave?
- Matthew 28:1 : Mary only .
- Mark 16:1 : Three women .
- Luke 24:10 : many women .
- John 20:1 : Mary Magdalene alone .
3. Did Paul see Christ alone or with others?
- Acts 9:7 : “The men who were with him stood speechless, hearing the voice …”
- Acts 22:9 : “But those who were with me did not hear the voice …”
4. Did Judas die by strangulation or by falling and exploding?
- Matthew 27:5 : “So he went away and hanged himself .”
- Acts 1:18 : “He fell headlong and burst open in the middle, and all his bowels gushed out .”
5. How many generations are there in the lineage of Christ from David to the captivity?
- Matthew 1:6-11 : Fourteen generations .
- But according to the number of names The one in the text is just Thirteen names .
6. Did Jesus ascend to heaven on the same day as the resurrection or forty days later?
- Luke 24:51 : He ascended on the same day .
- Acts 1:3-9 : He ascended after forty days .
7. Does Jesus know when the hour (resurrection) will be?
- Mark 13:32 : “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father .”
- John 16:30 : The disciples say, “Now we know that you know everything .”
( An obvious contradiction: Does he know everything or does he not know until the Day of Judgment? )
8. Who carried Jesus' cross?
- John 19:17 : “And he went out, carrying his cross …”
- Matthew 27:32, Mark 15:21, and Luke 23:26 : “They seized a man from Cyrene named Simon... to carry the cross behind Jesus .”
9. What were Jesus' last words on the cross?
- Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34 : “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? ”
- Luke 23:46 : “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit .”
- John 19:30 : “It is finished .”
10. Does God test people?
- James 1:13 : “God cannot be tempted by evil, and he himself tempts no one .”
- Genesis 22:1 : “And it came to pass after these things, that God tested Abraham .”
11. How many demons did Jesus cast out of the demoniac?
- Mark 5:2-13 : One man had “legions” of demons (many ).
- Matthew 8:28-32 : Two demoniac men came out of the tombs .
12. How many generations are there from Abraham to Christ?
- Matthew 1:17 : “So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; from David to the captivity in Babylon are fourteen; and from the captivity in Babylon to the Christ are fourteen .”
- But when counting the names in the same text: From the Babylonian captivity to Christ there are not 14 generations, but only 13 .
13. Does God see anyone?
- John 1:18 : “No one has ever seen God .”
- Exodus 33:11 : “And the Lord spoke to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend .”
14. Is Sharia law permanent or has it ended?
- Matthew 5:17-18 : “Do not think that I have come to abolish the law... As long as heaven and earth exist, not one jot or one tittle will pass from the law .”
- Romans 6:14 : “You are not under law but under grace .”
- Hebrews 7:18-19 : “For the former commandment is nullified because it is weak and unprofitable .”
15. Did everyone make mistakes?
- Romans 3:23 : “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God .”
- Job 1:1 : “He was a blameless and upright man, one who feared God and shunned evil .”
- Luke 1:6 : “And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.” (Referring to Zechariah and Elizabeth )
16. Does God regret?
- Genesis 6:6 : “The Lord was sorry that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart .”
- Numbers 23:19 : “God is not a man, that he should lie, nor a son of man, that he should repent .”
17. Did Moses see God’s face?
- Exodus 33:11 : “And the Lord spoke to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend .”
- Exodus 33:20 : “For no man shall see me and live .”
18. Does God create evil?
- Isaiah 45:7 : “He forms the light and creates darkness; He makes peace and creates evil .”
- James 1:17 : “Every good gift and every perfect gift comes down from above, from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variableness, neither shadow of turning .”
19. Is it permissible to judge parents for the sins of their children?
- Exodus 20:5 : “I visit the iniquity of the fathers on the children .”
- Ezekiel 18:20 : “The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, nor shall the father bear the iniquity of the son .”
20. How many days did the flood last?
- Genesis 7:17 : “And the flood was upon the earth forty days .”
- Genesis 7:24 : “And the waters prevailed over the earth for a hundred and fifty days .”
21. Is God seen or unseen?
- 1 Timothy 6:16 : “Which no man has seen or can see .”
- Genesis 18:1-2 : “And the Lord appeared to him by the oaks of Mamre…” (and spoke to Abraham ).
22. Is Jesus God or less than God?
- John 10:30 : “I and the Father are one .”
- John 14:28 : “My Father is greater than I. ”
23. Can Jesus do everything?
- Matthew 28:18 : “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me .”
- Mark 6:5 : “And he was not able to do any mighty work there .”
24. Did the disciples receive the Holy Spirit before or after Jesus’ ascension?
- John 20:22 : “And he breathed on them and said, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit .’”
- Acts 2:1-4 : They received the Holy Spirit after his ascension on the day of Pentecost .
25. How many people entered Egypt with Jacob?
- Genesis 46:27 : “All the souls of the house of Jacob who came into Egypt were seventy .”
- Acts 7:14 : “And Joseph sent and called his father Jacob and all his relatives, seventy-five persons .”
26. Who bought the blood field?
- Matthew 27:7 : “So they consulted together and bought with him the potter’s field .”
- Acts 1:18 : “This man purchased a field with the reward of his unrighteousness .”
27. Is repentance sufficient or are works necessary?
- Acts 16:31 : “Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved .”
- James 2:24 : “You see then that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone .”
28. Is there a righteous person who does not sin?
- Ecclesiastes 7:20 : “There is not a righteous man on earth who does good and does not sin .”
- Job 1:1 : “He was a blameless and upright man .”
29. Does the Lord rejoice in the death of the wicked?
- Ezekiel 18:23 : “Do I take pleasure in the death of the wicked? ” declares the Lord God.
- Deuteronomy 28:63 : “As the Lord rejoiced over you to do you good, so the Lord will rejoice to destroy you .”
30. Does God change his mind?
- 1 Samuel 15:29 : “Israel will not lie or repent, for he is not a man, that he should repent .”
- Exodus 32:14 : “Then the Lord relented from the evil that he had said he would do to his people .”
31. Is God a God of peace or a God of war?
- Romans 15:33 : “And the God of peace be with you all .”
- Exodus 15:3 : “The Lord is a man of war; the Lord is his name .”
32. Is Satan the tempter or God?
- Matthew 4:1 : “Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil .”
- 2 Samuel 1:24 : “And he added the wrath of the Lord against Israel, and stirred up David against them .”
- 1 Chronicles 21:1 : “Then Satan rose up against Israel and stirred up David to number Israel .”
( Contradiction: Was it the Lord who stirred up David or Satan? )
33. Who was the father of Joseph the Carpenter?
- Matthew 1:16 : “And Jacob begot Joseph, the husband of Mary .”
- Luke 3:23 : “And Joseph was the son of Heli .”
34. What is the origin of Bethlehem?
- Micah 5:2 : “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, are too small to be among the clans of Judah .”
- John 7:42 : “Does not the Scripture say that the Messiah comes from the seed of David and from the village of Bethlehem, where David was? ”
- But in Matthew 2 and Luke 2 Bethlehem is mentioned, and John People think Jesus is from Galilee .
35. Does God change the laws?
- Psalm 89:34 : “My covenant I will not break, nor alter the word that has gone out of my lips .”
- Hebrews 7:12 : “For if the priesthood is changed, there must of necessity be a change in the law also .”
36. Did Jesus’ body see corruption?
- Acts 2:31 : “His body was not left in the grave, nor did his body see corruption .”
- but Matthew 12:40 : “Just as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the fish …”
( Corruption begins biologically after three days. How could he not see corruption? )
37. Is the Earth rotating or stationary?
- Psalm 104:5 : “He has laid the foundations of the earth, that it may never be shaken .”
- But science confirms the rotation of the Earth, and this contradicts the concept in some texts of the Old Testament .
38. Is Jesus the only one who ascended to heaven?
- John 3:13 : “And no one has ascended to heaven except he who came down from heaven, that is, the Son of Man .”
- 2 Kings 2:11 : “And Elijah went up into heaven by a whirlwind .”
39. Who buried Jesus?
- Mark 15:43-46 : Joseph of Arimathea buried Jesus .
- John 19:38-42 : Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus both did this .
40. Does God mislead people?
- 2 Thessalonians 2:11 : “For this reason God will send them a powerful delusion .”
- James 1:13 : “God neither tempts anyone nor deceives anyone .”
41. Is righteousness by the law possible?
- Luke 1:6 : “And they were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord .”
- Romans 3:20 : “For by the works of the law no flesh will be justified in his sight .”
42. Who wrote the books of Moses?
- It is said that Musa He is the author of the first five books .
- But in Deuteronomy 34:5-7 , the news of Moses' death and burial is mentioned, which means that the writer cannot be Moses .
43. Does God force people to believe?
- John 6:44 : “No one can come to me unless the Father draws him .”
- Revelation 3:20 : “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him .”
44. Is salvation by faith alone or by faith and works?
- Ephesians 2:8-9 : “For by grace you have been saved, through faith… not by works .”
- James 2:26 : “Faith without works is dead .”
45. Was Christ sent to everyone or only to the children of Israel?
- Matthew 15:24 : “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel .”
- Matthew 28:19 : “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations .”
46. Did Joseph and Mary sleep together before Jesus was born?
- Matthew 1:25 : “And he did not know her until she had given birth to her firstborn son .”
- Which means that he knew her after birth .
- While the Church teaches that he never knew her and she always remained a virgin, which contradicts the text .
47. Did all the prophets speak about the crucifixion of Christ?
- Acts 3:18 : “All the prophets spoke of the sufferings of the Christ .”
- While in the Old Testament there is no direct or clear mention of the crucifixion of Christ in this way .
48. Does God always repent and forgive?
- Isaiah 55:7 : “Let him return to the Lord, and he will have mercy on him; let him return to our God, for he will abundantly pardon .”
- Proverbs 1:28-29 : “Then they will call upon me, but I will not answer… because they hate knowledge .”
49. How many days are there between the Resurrection and the Ascension?
- Luke 24 It suggests that the ascension occurred on the same day .
- Acts 1:3 : He ascended after forty days .
50. Is Jesus the only savior?
- Acts 4:12 : “There is salvation in no one else .”
- But in Hosea 13:4 : “I am the Lord your God... and besides me there is no savior .”
51. Can God be seen face to face?
- Genesis 32:30 : “And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel, saying, For I have seen God face to face, and yet my life is preserved .”
- John 1:18 : “No one has ever seen God .”
52. Is Christ the only light of the world?
- John 8:12 : “I am the light of the world .”
- Matthew 5:14 : “You are the light of the world.” (Address to Believers )
53. Is everything allowed or are there restrictions?
- 1 Corinthians 10:23 : “All things are lawful for me, but not all things are expedient .”
- Acts 15:29 : Specific restrictions are placed on food, blood, and sacrifices .
54. Did Jesus Christ come for peace or for the sword?
- Luke 2:14 : “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace .”
- Matthew 10:34 : “I did not come to bring peace, but a sword .”
55. Does God punish children for the sins of their parents?
- Exodus 20:5 : “I will visit the iniquity of the fathers on the children to the third and fourth generation .”
- Ezekiel 18:20 : “The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father .”
56. Did those who crucified Christ know who he was?
- Luke 23:34 : “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing .”
- Matthew 27:54 : “Truly this was the Son of God!” (said the centurion during the crucifixion )
57. Did Christ die of his own will or was he killed?
- John 10:18 : “No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of myself .”
- Acts 2:23 : “You crucified him and killed him with the hands of wicked men .”
58. Was Moses the most eloquent of people or a slow speaker?
- Acts 7:22 : “And Moses was instructed in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and he was powerful in words .”
- Exodus 4:10 : “I am not a man of speech, neither yesterday nor the day before... but I am slow of speech and of tongue .”
59. Was Christ cursed or not?
- Galatians 3:13 : “He became a curse for us .”
- 1 Corinthians 12:3 : “No one speaking by the Spirit of God says, ‘Jesus is accursed .’”
60. Is there a contradiction in the way Judas knew the place?
- Matthew 26:47-49 : Judas led them to Jesus by kissing him .
- John 18:2-3 : “Judas knew the place, because Jesus often met there with his disciples.” (i.e., the need for the kiss was not obvious .)
61. Does God sometimes reward the wicked?
- Matthew 5:45 : “He makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good .”
- Psalm 92:7 : “When the wicked blossom like grass... let them be destroyed forever .”
62. Is it possible for a person to be without sin?
- 1 John 3:9 : “No one who is born of God commits sin .”
- 1 John 1:8 : “If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves .”
63. Is lying always a sin?
- Proverbs 12:22 : “Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord .”
- Joshua 2:4-6 : Rahab lied to the soldiers and saved the spies, and she was praised for it .
64. Does God regret evil?
- Exodus 32:14 : “Then the Lord relented from the evil that he had said he would do to his people .”
- Numbers 23:19 : “God is not a man, that he should lie, nor a son of man, that he should repent .”
65. Did Jesus come to save the world or to condemn it?
- John 12:47 : “I did not come to judge the world, but to save the world .”
- John 9:39 : “For judgment I came into this world .”
66. Did Jesus know the timing of the fig harvest?
- Mark 11:13 : “because it was not the season for figs.” Yet he cursed the tree because it was not fruitful .
- Did he not know the natural timing of fruiting?
67. Does the Father alone know the Day of Resurrection?
- Mark 13:32 : “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the Son, but only the Father .”
- John 16:30 : “Now we know that you know everything .”
68. Did David have a specific number of sons?
- 2 Samuel 5:13-16 : List of the names of David's sons .
- 1 Chronicles 3:1-9 : A different list of the sons' names and their order .
69. Is God’s salvation conditional or unconditional?
- Acts 16:31 : “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved .”
- Matthew 7:21 : “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father .”
70. Did Christ come to preserve the law or to abolish it?
- Matthew 5:17 : “I did not come to destroy but to fulfill .”
- Galatians 3:13 : “Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law .”
- Romans 7:6 : “We have been set free from the law .”
71. Does God forbid or command killing?
- Exodus 20:13 : “You shall not kill .”
- 1 Samuel 15:3 : “Now go and strike the Amalekites… do not spare them, but kill both man and woman, infant and nursing child .”
72. Does God sometimes punish the righteous?
- Psalm 34:19 : “Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all .”
- Job 9:22-23 : “The innocent and the wicked perish… When a scourge kills suddenly, it mocks at the trial of the innocent .”
73. Is Jesus a descendant of David on his father’s side or of Mary?
- Matthew 1:1-16 : The genealogy through Joseph the carpenter .
- but Jesus is not the physical son of Joseph. According to the doctrine, how does he inherit David's lineage from him?
74. Should a woman remain silent in church?
- 1 Corinthians 14:34 : “Let your women keep silent in the churches .”
- Acts 9:21 : “Now this same Philip had four virgin daughters who prophesied .”
( How could they prophesy and be silent? )
75. Was the cross of Christ a necessity or a stumbling block?
- Galatians 3:13 : “He became a curse for us .”
- 1 Corinthians 1:23 : “We preach Christ crucified...a stumbling block to the Jews .”
- Luke 22:42 : “If you are willing, remove this cup from me .”
76. Can God be seen and heard?
- John 5:37 : “You have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his form .”
- Exodus 33:11 : “And the Lord spoke to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend .”
77. How many generations are there from David to Christ?
- Matthew 1:17 : “All the generations from David to the Babylonian captivity are fourteen, and from the captivity to the Christ are fourteen .”
But the actual count in the text does not give an exact number .
78. Does Satan have power over the world?
- 1 John 5:19 : “The whole world lies in the power of the wicked one .”
- Matthew 28:18 : “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth .”
( Does Satan have authority or does Jesus? )
79. Does God forgive all sins?
- 1 John 1:9 : “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us .”
- Mark 3:29 : “Whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never have forgiveness .”
80. Is there mediation between God and people?
- 1 Timothy 2:5 : “For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus .”
- John 14:16 : “And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper to be with you .”
( If there is one mediator, is the Holy Spirit another mediator? )
81. Does blessing come from the law or from faith?
- Deuteronomy 28:1-2 : “If you will obey the voice of the Lord your God… then these blessings will come upon you .”
- Galatians 3:11 : “No one is justified before God by the law .”
82. Did Christ come to destroy family relationships?
- Matthew 10:35-36 : “I came to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother... and a man’s enemies will be those of his own household .”
- Exodus 20:12 : “Honor your father and your mother .”
83. Does God mislead people?
- Ezekiel 14:9 : “If a prophet errs and speaks a word, I the Lord have led that prophet astray .”
- James 1:13 : “God does not tempt anyone with evil .”
84. Are priests permanent or has their priesthood been abolished?
- Numbers 25:13 : “And it shall be to him and to his descendants after him an everlasting covenant of priesthood .”
- Hebrews 7:12 : “If the priesthood changes, there must of necessity be a change in the law also .”
85. Is Christ a prophet or the Son of God?
- Matthew 21:11 : “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth of Galilee .”
- Matthew 16:16 : “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God .”
86. Is a vision of God possible?
- Exodus 24:10-11 : “And they saw the God of Israel .”
- John 1:18 : “No one has ever seen God .”
87. Should we obey the Sharia or just faith?
- Romans 3:31 : “Do we then abolish the law by faith? Certainly not! But we establish the law .”
- Galatians 2:16 : “No one is justified by the works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ .”
88. Is there a contradiction in the genealogy of Jesus between Matthew and Luke?
- Matthew 1 : The lineage from David through Solomon .
- Luke 3 : The lineage goes back to David through Nathan, not Solomon .
89. Was the disciples’ call perfect from the beginning?
- Mark 1:16-20 : They were all called first .
- John 1:35-51 : Different sequence and separate calls .
90. Is Jesus’ body after the resurrection material or spiritual?
- Luke 24:39 : “Look at my hands and my feet...body, flesh and bones .”
- 1 Corinthians 15:44 : “For what is sown is a natural body, but what is raised is a spiritual body .”
91. Did the disciples understand Jesus’ message?
- Mark 8:31-33 : When he told them about his death and resurrection, “Peter rebuked him .”
- John 16:30 : “Now we know that you know everything .”
92. Is salvation final or can it be lost?
- John 10:28 : “And no one will snatch them out of my hand .”
- Hebrews 6:4-6 : “Those who have fallen away cannot be renewed again to repentance .”
93. Was the preaching only for the Jews or for the Gentiles?
- Matthew 10:5-6 : “Do not go to the Gentiles...but to the lost sheep of the house of Israel .”
- Matthew 28:19 : “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations .”
94. Is John the Baptist Elijah?
- Matthew 11:14 : “This is Elijah who was to come .”
- John 1:21 : “Are you not Elijah?” He said, “I am not .”
95. Was the sentence of adultery carried out according to Sharia law?
- John 8:3-11 : The adulterous woman was not stoned, but was pardoned by Christ .
- Deuteronomy 22:22 : The sentence of stoning is clear .
96. Is Jesus the only shepherd?
- John 10:11 : “I am the good shepherd .”
- Acts 20:28 : The bishops are called “shepherds of the church of God .”
97. Is God a God of war or a God of peace?
- Exodus 15:3 : “The Lord is a man of war .”
- Romans 15:33 : “The God of peace .”
98. Did Jesus Christ die before or after drinking the vinegar?
- Matthew 27:48-50 : He drank and then died .
- Mark 15:36-37 : It appears that his cry was before drinking the vinegar .
99. Did Jesus bear the sins of mankind or not?
- Isaiah 53:6 : “The Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all .”
- Deuteronomy 24:16 : “The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, nor shall the children be put to death for the fathers; every man shall be put to death for his own sin .”
100. How many times did the rooster crow after Peter's denial?
- Matthew 26:34 : “Before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times .”
- Mark 14:30 : “Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times .”
101. Is God the author of evil?
- Isaiah 45:7 : “He makes peace and creates evil .”
- James 1:17 : “Every good gift... comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variableness or shadow of turning .”
102. Who carried the cross? Jesus or Simon?
- John 19:17 : “And he went out, carrying his cross .”
- Mark 15:21 : “And they compelled a man... Simon of Cyrene to carry his cross .”
103. Did Christ die on the third day or after three days?
- Matthew 16:21 : “On the third day he will rise again .”
- Matthew 12:40 : “Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights .”
104. Was the crucifixion done at the third or sixth hour?
- Mark 15:25 : “And it was the third hour, and they crucified him .”
- John 19:14-16 : Indicates that the crucifixion was after the sixth hour .
105. Was John’s baptism from God or from people?
- Matthew 21:25 : Jesus asks, “Where did the baptism of John come from? ”
- Acts 18:25 : Apollos knew only about John's baptism, so he indicated that it was incomplete .
106. Is Sharia law valid or expired?
- Psalm 19:7 : “The law of the Lord is perfect .”
- Romans 10:4 : “For Christ is the end of the law .”
107. Does God regret his actions?
- Genesis 6:6 : “And the Lord was grieved at his heart .”
- 1 Samuel 15:29 : “It is not like man that he should repent .”
108. Can humans see God or not?
- Job 42:5 : “I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees you .”
- John 1:18 : “No one has ever seen God .”
109. Is Jesus the only judge?
- John 5:22 : “The Father judges no one, but has committed all judgment to the Son .”
- Acts 10:42 : “He is the one appointed by God to be the judge of the living and the dead .”
But Matthew 19:28 He says that the disciples will also be condemned .
110. Does God change His decisions?
- Exodus 32:14 : “Then the Lord relented from the evil .”
- Malachi 3:6 : “I am the Lord; I do not change .”
111. Is there a person without sin?
- Ecclesiastes 7:20 : “For there is not a righteous man on earth who does good and does not sin .”
- Luke 1:6 : “And both of them (Zechariah and Elizabeth) were righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord .”
112. Does Jesus condemn or not condemn?
- John 3:17 : “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world .”
- John 9:39 : “For judgment I came into this world .”
113. Does God love or hate sinners?
- John 3:16 : “For God so loved the world …”
- Psalm 5:5 : “The proud shall not stand before your eyes; you hate all who work iniquity .”
114. Can Jesus be seen and recognized after the resurrection?
- Matthew 28:9 : “And they came and took hold of his feet and worshipped him .”
- Luke 24:16 : “Their eyes were kept from recognizing him .”
115. Does God test people?
- Genesis 22:1 : “God tested Abraham .”
- James 1:13 : “God cannot be tempted by evil, and he himself tempts no one .”
116. Is Jesus the physical son of David?
- Matthew 1:1 : “The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David .”
- Mark 12:35-37 : Jesus himself questions this: “How do the scribes say that the Christ is the son of David? ”
117. Is happiness in money or not?
- Ecclesiastes 10:19 : “Silver buys everything .”
- 1 Timothy 6:10 : “The love of money is the root of all evil .”
118. Does God always see everything?
- Proverbs 15:3 : “The eyes of the Lord are everywhere .”
- Genesis 3:9 : “Then the Lord God called to Adam and said to him, ‘Where are you?’” (Did he not know? )
119. Will the sky disappear or remain?
- Psalm 148:6 : “He has established them forever and ever .”
- Matthew 24:35 : “Heaven and earth will pass away .”
120. Is salvation by faith alone or by works as well?
- Ephesians 2:8-9 : “By grace you have been saved...not of works .”
- James 2:24 : “You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith alone .”
121. Do the prophets know everything or not?
- Acts 3:24 : “And all the prophets from Samuel and those who follow… spoke of these days .”
- 1 Peter 1:10-11 : “The prophets… sought and sought for salvation, but they did not know the time .”
122. Did Christ come to preserve the law or to abolish it?
- Matthew 5:17 : “I did not come to destroy but to fulfill .”
- Hebrews 8:13 : “He has abolished the first, that the second may be established .”
123. Do miracles always lead to faith?
- John 2:23 : “Many believed in his name when they saw the signs .”
- John 12:37 : “And although he had done so many signs before them, they did not believe in him .”
124. Is Jesus the only shepherd or is there another?
- John 10:16 : “There will be one flock and one shepherd .”
- 1 Peter 2:5 : “Shepherd the flock of God...not as lords over their own flocks .”
125. Was Jesus born in Bethlehem or Nazareth?
- Matthew 2:1 : He was born in Bethlehem .
- John 7:41-42 : The Jews doubted because they thought he was from Nazareth and not from Bethlehem .
126. Was the cross a divine plan or a betrayal?
- Acts 2:23 : “According to the deliberate plan and foreknowledge of God, he was crucified and died .”
- Matthew 26:24 : “Woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed !”
127. Did Paul see Christ?
- Acts 9:7 : “Paul got up from the ground, and his eyes were open, but he could see no one .”
- 1 Corinthians 9:1 : “Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? ”
128. Does God always deal justly?
- Deuteronomy 32:4 : “A God of faithfulness and without injustice .”
- Matthew 13:12 : “To whoever has, more will be given, and he will have more. But from whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away.” (Is this fair? )
129. Does God change His mind because of people’s prayers?
- Exodus 32:14 : “Then the Lord relented .”
- 1 Samuel 15:29 : “There is no man like me who repents .”
130. Is it possible to combine the love of God with the love of the world?
- John 3:16 : “For God so loved the world .”
- 1 John 2:15 : “If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him .”
131. Does God forget or not?
- Isaiah 49:15 : “Can a woman forget her nursing child? But I will never forget you .”
- Genesis 8:1 : “And God remembered Noah.” (Had he forgotten? )
132. Did Jesus come for the righteous or the sinners?
- Matthew 9:13 : “I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners .”
- Matthew 13:49 : “They separate the wicked from the righteous .”
133. Is forgiveness conditional or free?
- Matthew 6:14-15 : “If you do not forgive others, your Father will not forgive you .”
- Ephesians 1:7 : “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins .”
134. Is Christ’s prayer always answered?
- John 11:42 : “And I know that you always hear me .”
- Matthew 26:39 : “Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me.” But she did not answer .
135. Does Christ know the hour of resurrection?
- Mark 13:32 : “But of that day and hour no one knows... not even the Son .”
- John 16:30 : “Now we know that you know everything .”
136. Are miracles a reason for faith or not?
- John 2:11 : “And his disciples believed in him .”
- John 12:37 : “And though he performed so many signs before them, they did not believe in him .”
137. Is there a contradiction in the number of women at Jesus’ tomb?
- Matthew 28:1 : Mary Magdalene and the other Mary .
- Mark 16:1 : Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome .
- Luke 24:10 : Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the rest .
- John 20:1 : Only Mary Magdalene .
138. Who appeared first after the resurrection?
- Matthew 28:9 : He appeared to the women .
- Mark 16:9 : He appeared first to Mary Magdalene .
- Luke 24:15 : He appeared first to the disciples at Emmaus .
- 1 Corinthians 15:5 : He appeared first to Peter .
139. Do the righteous ascend to heaven?
- 2 Kings 2:11 : Elijah ascended into heaven .
- John 3:13 : “And no one has ascended to heaven except he who came down from heaven, that is, the Son of Man .”
140. Did Jacob see God face to face?
- Genesis 32:30 : “I saw God face to face .”
- John 1:18 : “No one has ever seen God .”
141. Is Jesus God or a sent prophet?
- John 1:1 : “And the Word was God .”
- John 17:3 : “You are the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent .”
142. Is the Spirit of God (the Holy Spirit) God Himself or just an angel?
- Acts 5:3-4 : “You did not lie to men, but to God .”
- Luke 1:19 : Gabriel says, “I am Gabriel, who stands before God .”
143. Were the disciples faithful to the message?
- Matthew 28:19-20 : “Teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you .”
- Galatians 1:6 : Paul says that they quickly turned away from the gospel .
144. Did Christ come to save the world or to condemn it?
- John 3:17 : “God did not send his Son to condemn the world but to save it .”
- John 9:39 : “For judgment I have come into this world .”
145. Are Christ’s commandments eternal or temporary?
- Matthew 5:18 : “Until heaven and earth pass away, not one jot or one tittle will pass from the law .”
- Romans 6:14 : “You are not under law but under grace .”
146. Is there a distinction between the Father and the Son?
- John 14:28 : “My Father is greater than I. ”
- John 10:30 : “I and the Father are one .”
147. Is the Mosaic Law from God or not?
- Exodus 31:18 : “God wrote it with his finger .”
- John 1:17 : “For the law was given through Moses.” (Suggests that Moses is the source of the law, not God directly .)
148. Is Jesus the only way to salvation?
- John 14:6 : “I am the way, the truth, and the life .”
- Acts 10:35 : “But in every nation whoever fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him .”
149. Does God discriminate between people?
- Acts 10:34 : “I truly perceive that God shows no partiality .”
- Romans 9:13 : “Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated .”
150. Is the Gospel one or multiple?
- Galatians 1:6-7 : “There is only one gospel; everything else is useless .”
- But there is Gospel of Matthew, Mark, Luke, John They are multiple gospels with different narratives and events .
Very nice! Since you said "continue", I will add an additional set of contradictions to exceed 150, and to reach 160 or more, to make the list comprehensive and strong as reference material .
151. Does God command lying?
- Exodus 1:18-20 : The midwives lied to Pharaoh, but God was kind to them .
- Proverbs 12:22 : “Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord .”
152. Who was the grandfather of Joseph, Mary’s fiancé? Jacob or Heli?
- Matthew 1:16 : “Jacob begot Joseph .”
- Luke 3:23 : “It was Joseph, the son of Heli .”
153. Does the lineage come from David through Solomon or Nathan?
- Matthew 1:6 : across Suleiman .
- Luke 3:31 : Across Nathan
154. Did Jacob have only 12 sons or more?
- Genesis 35:22 : 12 sons are mentioned .
- Acts 7:14 : “Jacob called his father and all his relatives, seventy-five souls.” —while Genesis 46:27 Only 70 are mentioned .
155. How many were crucified with Jesus?
- Matthew 27:38 : Two thieves .
- Luke 23:32-33 : Also two .
But John 19:18 Their number is not clearly stated, but it is understood that there are sometimes more than two .
156. Were there guards at the tomb or not?
- Matthew 27:65-66 : Guards were placed at the tomb by Pilate's order .
- Mark, Luke, John : They do not mention any guards .
157. Did Joseph and Mary live in Bethlehem or Nazareth?
- Matthew 2:23 : They settled in Nazareth after returning from Egypt .
- Luke 2:4-7 : They originally lived in Nazareth, and went temporarily to Bethlehem for the birth .
158. Is the Kingdom of God coming soon or far away?
- Mark 1:15 : “The kingdom of God has come near .”
- Luke 17:20-21 : “The kingdom of God is within you .”
But centuries later, the kingdom did not materialize in the expected sense .
159. Did the disciples understand Christ’s message?
- Matthew 16:17 : “Flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven .”
- Matthew 16:23 : Moments later, Jesus says to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan .”
160. Is there a contradiction in the death of Judas?
- Matthew 27:5 : “So he went away and hanged himself .”
- Acts 1:18 : “And he fell headlong and burst open in the middle .”
161. Did King David number the people by God’s will or by Satan’s temptation?
- 2 Samuel 24:1 : “Then the anger of the Lord was kindled against Israel, and he stirred up David against them, saying, ‘Go, number Israel .’”
- 1 Chronicles 21:1 : “And Satan stood up against Israel, and persuaded David to number Israel .”
162. Who bought the potter's field? Judas or the priests?
- Matthew 27:7 : The priests bought the field with the price of betrayal .
- Acts 1:18 : “So Judas bought a field with the reward of his unrighteousness .”
163. Does God test man?
- Genesis 22:1 : “And God tested Abraham .”
- James 1:13 : “God cannot be tempted by evil, and he himself tempts no one .”
164. Who is Shealtiel's father?
- Matthew 1:12 : “And Jeconiah begot Shealtiel .”
- Luke 3:27 : “Shealtiel son of Neri .”
165. When did the temptation in the wilderness take place? Before or after John's imprisonment?
- Mark 1:13-14 : The temptation and then John was imprisoned .
- John 1 and 3 : John still baptizes after the temptation .
166. How many souls came to Egypt with Jacob?
- Genesis 46:27 : 70 souls .
- Acts 7:14 : 75 souls .
167. Does the Lord dwell in the clouds or in the light?
- Deuteronomy 4:11 : “The Lord is in the midst of the fire, the cloud, and the thick darkness .”
- 1 Timothy 6:16 : “dwelling in unapproachable light .”
168. Did Abraham know God’s name “Jehovah”?
- Genesis 22:14 : “And Abraham called the name of that place The Lord God Provides .”
- Exodus 6:3 : “In my name, the Lord, I did not make known to them .”
169. Was God pleased with kings?
- 1 Kings 15:11 : Asa “did what was right in the eyes of the Lord .”
- 2 Chronicles 16:7 : The prophet rebukes Asa for trusting in the king of Aram .
170. Did God repent of the evil he was going to do?
- Jonah 3:10 : “And God relented concerning the evil which he had said he would do, and did not do it .”
- Numbers 23:19 : “God is not a man, that he should repent .”
171. Does God command peace or the sword?
- Romans 12:18 : “If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live at peace with all people .”
- Matthew 10:34 : “Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword .”
172. Was Paul speaking from inspiration or his own opinion?
- 1 Corinthians 7:40 : “I think that I also have the Spirit of God .”
- 1 Corinthians 7:12 : “To the rest I say, not the Lord .”
173. Is a person judged by his deeds or only by his faith?
- Matthew 16:27 : “He will reward each one according to his works .”
- Romans 3:28 : “A person is justified by faith apart from the works of the law .”
174. Does the blessing come from God or from the priests?
- Genesis 12:2 : “I will bless you and make your name great .”
- Numbers 6:23-27 : God commands the priests to bless the children of Israel .
175. Do Jews know God?
- Romans 3:1-2 : “They have been given the oracles of God .”
- John 8:54-55 : “You do not know him, but I know him .”
176. Were Joseph and Mary married while Mary was pregnant or just engaged?
- Matthew 1:20 : “Do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife .”
- Matthew 1:18 : “Before they came together, she was found to be with child .”
177. Do the dead hear the voice of God?
- John 5:25 : “The hour is coming when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God .”
- Ecclesiastes 9:5 : “The dead know nothing .”
178. How many demons were cast out of Mary Magdalene?
- Mark 16:9 : “He cast out seven demons from her .”
- But in other places they are mentioned without specifying the number or attributed to other women .
179. Was Jesus' crucifixion necessary or not?
- Mark 8:31 : “He must suffer many things and be killed .”
- Hebrews 10:4-6 : “In sacrifice and offering you have no pleasure.” (as if sacrifice is not necessary .)
180. Did the disciples witness the resurrection directly?
- Mark 16:14 : He appeared to them after his resurrection and rebuked them for not believing .
- John 20:8 : “Then the other disciple, who came first to the tomb, went in, saw, and believed .”
But most accounts say that they did not understand the meaning of the resurrection until after Christ appeared .
181. Did Jesus come to fulfill the law or to abolish it?
- Matthew 5:17 : “I did not come to destroy but to fulfill .”
- Romans 10:4 : “For Christ is the end of the law .”
- Galatians 3:13 : “Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law .”
182. Who was the first disciple Jesus called?
- John 1:40-41 : Andrew was the first to follow Jesus .
- Matthew 4:18-19 : Peter and Andrew together were the first to be called .
183. Is there a righteous person who does not sin?
- Proverbs 20:9 : “Who can say, ‘I have cleansed my heart? ’”
- Job 1:1 : “This man was blameless and upright .”
184. Are all sins forgiven?
- Mark 3:28 : “All sins will be forgiven .”
- Mark 3:29 : “Whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never have forgiveness .”
185. Does God see everyone?
- Proverbs 15:3 : “The eye of the Lord is everywhere .”
- Genesis 18:21 : “I will go down and see whether they have done altogether according to her outcry .”
186. Can a person be redeemed for his brother?
- Psalm 49:7 : “No man can redeem his brother .”
- Mark 10:45 : “to give his life as a ransom for many .”
187. Do blessings come because of lineage?
- Exodus 20:5-6 : “I will show mercy to thousands of my lovers .”
- Ezekiel 18:20 : “The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, nor shall the father bear the iniquity of the son .”
188. Who carried the cross? Jesus or Simon of Cyrene?
- John 19:17 : “And he went out, carrying his cross .”
- Matthew 27:32, Mark 15:21, Luke 23:26 : Simon of Cyrene carried the cross .
189. Was John the Baptist Elijah?
- Matthew 11:14 : “If you are willing to accept it, he is Elijah who is to come .”
- John 1:21 : “Are you not Elijah?” He said, “I am not .”
190. Does God mislead people?
- 2 Thessalonians 2:11 : “Therefore God will send them a powerful delusion .”
- James 1:13 : “God does not tempt anyone with evil .”
191. Is the law good or a burden?
- Romans 7:12 : “The law is holy, and the commandment is holy and just and good .”
- Galatians 5:1-4 : The law is described as slavery, and whoever holds on to it has fallen from grace .
192. Is there any change in God?
- Malachi 3:6 : “I am the Lord; I do not change .”
- Exodus 32:14 : “Then the Lord relented from the evil that he had said he would do to his people .”
193. Is there only one righteous person?
- Psalm 14:3 : “There is no one who does good, not even one .”
- Luke 1:6 : “And they were both righteous before God .”
194. Are all things permissible for the believer?
- 1 Corinthians 6:12 : “All things are lawful for me .”
- 1 Corinthians 10:23 : “But not all things are favorable .”
195. Who sent the Holy Spirit? The Father or the Son?
- John 14:26 : “The Father will send him in my name .”
- John 15:26 : “When the Comforter comes, whom I will send to you from the Father .”
196. Does God love sinners?
- John 3:16 : “For God so loved the world .”
- Psalm 5:5 : “You hate all who do evil .”
197. Did Christ die voluntarily or was he forced?
- John 10:18 : “I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it up again .”
- Matthew 26:39 : “Thy will be done, not mine.” (This is a plea not to be crucified .)
198. Is there justification by the law?
- Galatians 2:16 : “No one will be justified by the works of the law .”
- Romans 2:13 : “For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but the doers of the law who will be justified .”
199. Does God send false prophets?
- 1 Kings 22:23 : “The Lord has put a lying spirit in the mouths of all your prophets .”
- Deuteronomy 18:20 : “The prophet who speaks in the name of other gods shall die .”
200. Are deeds rewarded in this world or in the hereafter?
- Matthew 6:1-4 : The reward is in secret from the Father in heaven .
- Job 42:10 : Job was rewarded for his deeds in this world .
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